Senior Audit Manager - Technology

About the role The Senior Audit Manager plays a critical role in delivering the annual Internal Audit Plan and assurance agenda, providing independent insight and assurance to the Group Board Audit Committee and Executive Committee. With extensive expertise in information technology and information security, they shape and enhance the audit approach and methodology, ensuring robust assessment of the Group’s technology landscape. The role also contributes directly to assurance over complex and high-priority technology change initiatives, helping to safeguard the organisation’s most critical operations.Accountable for leading audit activity directly related to the Group’s technology and information security functions, the role requires expert insight, constructive challenge, and clear reporting on risk management and control effectiveness. Working closely with senior stakeholders, including the Chief Information and Digital Officer and her leadership team, the Senior Manager influences decision-making by recommending actions to strengthen the overall control environment. By building strong relationships across the Group, they will promote a culture of effective risk management, continuous improvement, and informed decision-making, ensuring risks are appropriately identified, managed, and mitigated.As a key member of the Internal Audit senior leadership team, the role combines strategic leadership with hands-on delivery. Supporting the development of Internal Audit team activities, they will ensure high-quality outputs, foster collaboration, and support the continuous evolution of the function. Through strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset, they will drive improvements in the audit experience while maintaining a clear focus on organisational priorities. Their ability to think broadly, challenge constructively, and act with autonomy ensures the Internal Audit function remains effective, forward-looking, and aligned to the Group’s strategic objectives.We operate on a team led hybrid approach with at least 1 day a week in the Coventry & / or Manchester office Our benefits include:

• 28 days holiday a year plus bank holidays and a holiday buy/sell scheme
• Annual discretionary bonus scheme
• Personal pension with matched contributions
• Life assurance (6 times annual salary)
• Company car allowance Private Medical Insurance

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications About you For this role you’ll need to have:

• A Chartered Internal Audit (CIIA), IT Audit (CISA) or other qualification associated with information technology and information security control (CRISC/ISO 27001 or similar).
• Deep knowledge of IT and information security risks, with experience in internal audit, controls assurance, or consulting.
• Significant internal / external audit management experience including an ability to develop both straightforward and innovative assurance approaches that reflect the priorities of the Group and that deliver value and insight in conjunction with independent assurance.
• Exceptional stakeholder management experience and skills, being proficient at engaging with senior level leaders and their senior leadership teams.
• Excellent awareness of internal audit standards, requirements and industry good practice, combined with strong skills which optimise assurance coverage
• Good experience in managing, developing and supervising colleagues at different stages of their career.
• Broad experience of preparing high quality audit reports and/or papers for senior management and risk/governance committees.

Experience in these areas would be helpful:

• Experience in a similar role within a financial services organisation

About us In 2025, Coventry Building Society purchased The Co-operative Bank. Bringing together our purpose-led building society with the UK’s original ethical bank was the start of an exciting journey.Trusted by over four million people, we’re a mutually owned business free from shareholders, and with our combined experience of almost 300 years, our ethics and dedication will continue to guide us. Together, we have shared values and an ethical approach towards our members, customers and colleagues.We’re officially recognised as a ‘Great Place to Work’ and our benefits go beyond basic pay, with a discretionary bonus scheme, a culture of reward and recognition and comprehensive support for wellbeing. We’re serious about equality, of race, age, faith, disability, and sexual orientation and we celebrate diversity. By working together, we know you’ll build more than just a career with us.Flexibility and why it matters We understand the need for flexibility, so wherever possible, we’ll consider alternative working patterns. Have a chat with us before you apply to see what the possibilities are for this role. Proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer We’re proud to offer an interview or assessment to every disabled applicant who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies. As part of the application process, disabled applicants can opt in for the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. If there are ever occasions where it is not practicable to interview all candidates that meet the essential criteria, such as when we receive a high number of applications, we commit to interviewing disabled candidates who best meet the minimum essential and desirable criteria.Feedback We are currently receiving a high number of applications for our roles and, while we review each one carefully against the advertised criteria, unfortunately we're unable to provide individual feedback. We will contact shortlisted candidates directly.